Brunch Review: Deep Ellum

February 14, 2016 by Cazey Williams in Cazey's Column, Humor, Richmond Brunch Review

Last month I had the opportunity to go up to Boston to visit my friend Petrina who was previously mentioned on this blog as someone who doesn’t believe in free pizza. Petrina is not typically a planner, but for my visit, she set out to create an itinerary for our weekend together.

Knowing I run a brunch blog, she knew we had to get brunch upon my arrival Saturday morning, and I wasn’t going to object. She sent me three options. She described them as 1.) “$$ hipsters,” 2.) “$ (if you do brunch special) and yuppie socialities”, and 3.) “$$ normal young people.”

I Googled the options. Number two’s website had a broken URL for their menu, so that was out. And number three sounded boring. Normal young people? Who wants that?

Brunch Review: Belle & James

Belle & James

February 07, 2016 by Cazey Williams in Cazey's Column, Life In Your 20's, Richmond Brunch Review

For the last several months, I have walked by Belle & James almost everyday on my way to work/class/hell/whatever you want to call grad school. I've been meaning to drop in because I love the name, a reference to two intertwined Richmond landmarks - Belle Isle and the James River - and it just exudes a trendy vibe, which I can get down with.

Imagine my delight then when Jessica, Belle & James' brand manager, invited Sara and I in to try their brunch menu.

Me: Wait, they serve brunch?!

Brunch Review: New York Deli

New York Deli

January 31, 2016 by Sara Woznicki in Richmond Brunch Review, Life In Your 20's, Sara's Column, Tweets and Mascara

We started 2016 where pretty much where we ended 2015, at New York Deli. I had a friend in town that we took there for dinner, only to return for brunch the next day. She might think New York Deli is the only restaurant in Richmond, but I'm okay with that.

New York Deli is a great place to brunch because they do breakfast everyday. Plus, their menu is baller, however questionably not up to date because what I ordered does not appear to be included. New York Deli was a dream come true for New Year's Day, as it's a nice walk away to clear the sleepies out of my eyes but not long enough that my slightly hungover self can't make it. Plus, my resolution this year to questionably eat better, but it's not competition time yet so I'm in the clear.

Ordering Starbucks On a Diet and a Budget

January 25, 2016 by Cazey Williams in Cazey's Column, Humor, Life In Your 20's, Richmond Brunch Review, life lessons

There was a time when I used to laugh when (old) people made that joke about not knowing what to order when they go into Starbucks, let alone what size to order. But gone are my days of ignorance. I’ve become one of those people who can order “an iced venti vanilla macchiato, nonfat, no whip” and know what I’m asking for. Not that I order that!

I also always keep my wallet and waistline in mind when I order. Here are my tips for beating the (mer)man:

Brunch Review: The Village Inn

Village Inn

January 24, 2016 by Cazey Williams in Cazey's Column, Richmond Brunch Review

The weekend after Christmas, I went shopping with my mom in Virginia Beach aka we returned everything my brother and I didn’t want that Santa gave me. First world problems, anyone?

Halfway through our returns, I realized we had three more stores to go and my blood sugar was about as low as Death Valley. I would have bought a protein bar, but then I realized my mom was with me, and why not go big?

Me: “Mom, do you want to get dinner?”

The Pros and Cons of Dream Dinners

Dream Dinners

January 21, 2016 by Sara Woznicki in Life In Your 20's, life lessons, Richmond Brunch Review, Sara's Column, Tweets and Mascara

Cazey and I were invited to try out Dream Dinners by another local Richmond blogger, Sarah Cole, which is a national meal preparation service. Basically, you sign up for the meals you want, go in and measure and bag all your ingredients and then take it home to cook as you need them. I selected the BBQ chip chicken tenders, Canadian stuffed french bread and the buffalo chicken cavatappi. Cazey went with the buffalo chicken cavatappi, oven baked chicken chimichangas, and the BBQ chip chicken tenders.

When we showed up, we were greeted by the store owner, who was very sweet and informative. We then mingled with the other guests before scrubbing up and getting started. The store is set up in mini-stations, complete with all the ingredients you need to fully prepare your 3 meals. As you make your meals, you can store them in the fridge with a special spot just with your name on it until you are done with all of your meal prep.

ANNOUNCEMENT: Richmond Brunch Weekend

January 21, 2016 by astoldoverbrunch in Richmond Brunch Review, Social Media, Cazey's Column, Sara's Column

A few weeks ago, As Told Over Brunch's one-year birthday passed us by quietly. We didn't make much fanfare because 1.) we sorta forgot in the holiday chaos and then it was a day too late (oops) and 2.) we've been planning a big event since September and wanted its announcement to be our celebration.

Either way, you can still send us birthday cards with Starbucks or gift cards if you want to help us celebrate our baby blog's birthday.

But about that big event...

Brunch Review: Athena II Diner

January 17, 2016 by Sara Woznicki in Richmond Brunch Review, Tweets and Mascara, Life In Your 20's

I headed up to my hometown a few weeks ago for a nice Christmas break. On Saturday evening, I posed my ever popular question, "Where are we brunching tomorrow?"

My dad, knowing that I basically HAVE to brunch whenever possible did a bit of research in preparation for this question. According to some poll, you just have to brunch at Athena 2 and order the waffles. So we went to Athena 2 to see if it lives up to the hype.

Hot and Spicy Qrunch Crust Quiche

January 15, 2016 by Cazey Williams in Cazey's Column, Richmond Brunch Review

A couple of weeks ago I got asked to go on CBS 6's "Virginia This Morning" in honor of Hot and Spicy Food Day (which is tomorrow, so get your chili peppers!). I was asked to tasked with talking about how you can celebrate such an auspicious holiday and incorporate Qrunch Organics, which is a brand ATOB has worked with before. Part of this involved bringing homemade spicy foods to the studio.

If you caught the segment, I ended up making a spicy salad (regular salad topped with a Qrunch burger and chili powder-infused Italian dressing), some spicy nuts, and a Qrunch crust quiche.

Brunch Review: Heritage

January 10, 2016 by Sara Woznicki in Life In Your 20's, Richmond Brunch Review, Sara's Column, Tweets and Mascara

This brunch review is a long time coming. Since meeting a chef like two years ago from Heritage, I knew I needed to try their brunch. I managed to dine there twice for dinner, which also peaked my brunch interest. Dinner was fabulous both times, plus their drinks are incredible too. To say my expectations were high when I stepped in on Sunday for brunch would be accurate. I expected my mind to be blown.

Of course we didn't have reservations, because I just don't roll like that (aka don't have my life together enough for reservations), but were able to grab a seat at the bar. We were greeted promptly with water and menus. Since I am brunch-obsessed, I had already looked at the menu the night before and narrowed my selection down to the the big hot mess (did they name it after me?) or the duck hash.